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Meze Audio Launch 99 Neo

After a few chance sightings at tradeshows throughout early 2017, Meze’s most recent innovation – the eagerly awaited 99 Neo – will finally be hitting our UK shores and stores this May!

For those of you who have not yet had the pleasure of checking them out, 99 Neo is a fresh take on Meze’s popular 99 Classicsheadphone. The Neo variant features the same closed-back format, audio quality and physical robustness as its Classic counterpart, but also incorporates a few tuning and design tweaks, all at a pleasantly more affordable price point.

What’s New?

Cups

Visually maybe the most obvious difference: whilst the 99 Classics feature a wooden finish cup, the Neo’s cups have been moulded from a pure ABS plastic for a sleek and more industrial aesthetic.

Earpads

Meze have opted for a slightly deeper memory-foam earpad with the Neo assembly for better comfort and isolation. The new pads have been deemed such a success that they have also been made available as an add-on accessory for the 99 Classics.

Impedance

The 99 Neo is rated at 26 Ohm, a lower impedance compared to the 99 Classics (32 Ohm). This change results in lower gain being required to drive the cans and as such makes the 99 Neo a more portable-device-friendly headphone all-round.

Carry Case

In contrast to the leather case included with the 99 Classics for transportation, Meze have picked a textured NATO-style material case, better matching the Neo’s style.

Full Tech Specs

Transducer size: 40mm

Frequency response: 15Hz - 25KHz

Sensitivity: 103dB at 1KHz, 1mW

Impedance: 26 Ohm

Rated input power: 30mW

Maximum input power: 50mW

Detachable Kevlar OFC cable

Plug: 3.5mm gold plated

Weight: 260 gr (9.2 ounces) without cables

Ear-cups: ABS Plastic

True to Meze’s signature form, the 99 Neo has been developed with audio clarity and precision at the forefront of their agenda. Despite the lower price-tag, audio fans can rest assured that this is a true Meze headphone through and through.